Dajal is a small town in the Rajanpur District of Pakistan. It is bordering with Balochistan Province]]. It is located at 29°33'34"N ...
It was established by the son of a ruler of Harrand (Raja Harrand), Dawood, who left the princely life and started living here under a tree known locally as "Jaal". After the arrival of this saint, people started living here and it became known as '''Dawood Jaal''', a name that eventually became '''Daojal''' and then '''Dajal'''
Saraeki is the main language of the town. In nearby areas, [[Balochi language|Balochi]] is also spoken. There is a trend in people for speaking [[Urdu]].Some Punjabi spoken people are also living in Dajal
Previously Dajal was regarded as a Town Committee but after desolution of power to the district government plan of Parvaiz Musharaf.
It was divided into different union councils and the town committee status was abolished
== Famous things ((Popularity)) ==
"Dajal's(cattle)"
The Dajal are a draft type
of cattle and are found mainly in the Dajal area in district Dera Ghazi Khan in
Punjab Province. Their color is white or gray, deepening to almost black on the
neck, shoulder and hump in mature males. The average weight at maturity of
Dajal cattle is 500 kg for males and 390 kg for females.
The Dajal breed is an off shoot of Bhagnari breed, having almost similar points.
However, Dajal cattle are comparatively smaller in size and lighter in color.
Dajal Cattle Breeding Farm was
established in 1985 on the state landing Rakh Dhundhi. Fazilpur. The farm land
was transferred to WPADC in February 1964 to operate it as seed Farm.
After a lapse of 8 years i.e. 1972, the WPADC was dissolved and the Punjab government again decided to established a cattle Breeding Farm at Fazilpur to cope with the demands of Dera Ghazi Khan Division.
Initially a Livestock Experiment Station was established in 1972-73 for the breeding of Dajal Cattle and Awassi Sheep, but soon after the Dajal breed of cattle was replaced with Sahiwal under the3 direction of the provincial cabinet. According the scheme was revised and implemented with effect from 1973-74 to breed pure Sahiwal for the objectives given in the next paragraphs.
Buffalos
found in Pakistan make up 47% of Pakistan's major dairy animal's
population providing more than about61% of the total milk
produced in the country. Buffalo breeds found in Pakistan are Nili Ravi, Kundi
and Aza Kheli. Nili Ravi is considered best buffalo breed in world and known as
Black Gold of Pakistan. Cattle constitute about 53% of the national population
of major dairy animals in Pakistan and contribute the share of almost 34.9% to the total
milk production in country. The cattle breeds found in the country are Sahiwal,
Cholistani, Red Sndhi, Achai, Bhagnari, Dajal, Dhanni, Gibrali, Kankraj,
Lohani, Rojhan, and Thari. Out of these, Sahiwal, Cholistani, and Red Sindhi
are main dairy breeds and well known internationally due to their distinct
characteristics. Other than well-defined cattle breeds, there are a large
number of nondescript cattle breeds and crossbred cattle.
Sahiwal and Cholistani
are the two main dairy breeds of cattle. Their average milk production per
lacta-tion is about 1200-1800 liters with 4.5% butter fat. The age at first
calving is more than 3.5 years and calving interval ranges between 1.5 to 2
years. Dhanni, Dajal and Rojhan are draught type breeds with milk production
potential of 800-1000 liters per lactation. Utility of these draught breeds has
declined over the years due to increased mechanization in agriculture. The
production recording and progeny testing program is being executed in Sahiwal
breed only and is limited to institutional herds.
* Dajal Ox: This is a type of [[ox]] found in Dajal.
* Khir paray: A product made from [[milk]].
* Mud Pots Gharay(water store pot) and Danwray are very famous.
==Four Sufi Sultans==
Dajal is also the place of four sufi sultans and saints named Abharng Sultan ,Sanghi Sultan and Ganwar Sultan. '''Bodla Bahar''' and '''Hamza Sultan ''' is the most famous of all these{{Citation needed|date=February 2013}}. The '''Abharang Sultan Gathering''' '''(Maela)''' is a very famous local festival. This festival((maela))starts from 1st Safar ul Muzzaffar to eight Safar ul Muzzaffar.
People from nearby places come to see this maela.Chiragh are also lighted on the Tomb of Ahmad Abhrang Sultan.
==Hamza Sultan's Tomb==
It is said{{who|date=January 2012}} that Sultan was one of the sons of Ali (cousin of the Islamic prophet, [[Muhammad]]). Every year hundreds of people from all over Pakistan come to the tomb
== Roads and facilities ==
* '''Jampur Road''' and '''Muhammadpur Road''': Dajal is connected with rest of the Punjab with Jampur Road and Muhammadpur Road. Jampur road is the main route of communication.
* '''Harand Road''': Harand Road connects the last union council of the Punjab, with Dajal. There is a gate called '''Darra''' which acts as a border between the Rajanpur district and tribal area of [[Balochistan]].
* '''Markets''' : Dajal has got three main commercial areas. The first one is Sadar Baazar Dajal, which serves as the main market. The second is Noshehra market, at which primarily cloths and shoes are sold. The third commercial area is Harand Road. The Machian chowk is the main square of Dajal where can go on until 12 am.
* '''Schools''': Dajal has five public primary schools, and a secondary school, for boys and girls each, and there are numerous private schools operating within the town.
* '''Banks''': Two banks including the National Bank and the Muslim Commercial Bank of Pakistan operate branches in Dajal.
* '''Hospitals''': Dajal has 10 bedded Rural Health Centres (RHC). However most of the medical facilities are provided by the private general practitioners clinics.
* '''Parks''': Dajal has one public park but a lack of park maintenance means it is not currently suitable for visiting
* '''Post Office, Police Station and Communications''': Dajal has a post office, a big police stations and a digital telephone exchage. PTCL broadband and Vfone internet facility are available in Dajal. Cable television is also available.
* '''Mobile network''': All of Pakistan's main five cellular companies, [[Ufone]], [[Mobilink]], [[ZONG]], [[Warid]] and [[Telenor]], have their towers in Dajal.
* '''Water Supply Scheme''': Due to bitter soil water, a water supply scheme was started to drain drinkable water from Jampur to Dajal
==Agriculture==
The land of Dajal is very fertile in regard to agriculture. Cotton, wheat are generally produced in Dajal. Different vegetables are also grown there. Mangoes and dates are common fruits grown in this region.
==Demographics==
Dajal is one of the most populous city in Rajanpur District and Dera Ghazi Khan division. Popular tribes residing here are Sayed,Sarani, Khosa ,Chandia, Gishkori, Leghari, Khawaja's,Machhi,Damrria (Malik) Mahar,,Lund,,Rid,Bhatti,Bhutta,Gurmani,Daha, Arain, Hajana, Gurchani,Ahmadani, DAL ,Khosa,Babbar,,Shah, QAZI.
=== Canal irrigation ===
* '''Dajal Canal''': The Dajal Canal is the main source of irrigation for the people of the area and for population of whole Rajanpur District.It is drained from the Tonsa Beraj of Indus river.It Is a an artificial watercourse in the country of Pakistan.
Its center lies at a latitude of 29.5418000 and longitude of 70.3600000 and it has an elevation of 124 meters above sea level.
=== Rod Kohi ===
Major Rod Kohi areas traversed by hill torrents constitute nearly 65 percent of the total area of Pakistan and encompass entire Balochistan.
Rod-Kohi or hill torrent cultivation is a unique system of agriculture being practiced in all the four provinces.people Living in Pachadh area store rod kohi water for the cultivation of crop
.Every year in summer season rod kohi water effected the vast area of Dajal and pachad.
Mostly people and animals lost their life.Govt.of Pakistan made small dam but due to the huge water all small dam were destroyed
== Nearby places ==
Tufki1.9 km / 1.2 miles Hothi4.8 km / 3 miles Mayo1.9 km / 1.2 miles Binda Burra4.8 km / 3 miles Basti Miyo 1.9 km / 1.2miles Binda Barara4.8 km / 3 miles Onar 2.5 km / 1.5 miles Hoti4.8 km / 3 miles Unnar2.5 km / 1.5 miles Basti Hanbi
5.2 km / 3.2 miles Raqba Dhandlah 3.2 km / 2 miles Basti Hanbhi 5.2 km / 3.2 miles Raqba Dhandla 3.2 km / 2 miles Buchrah
6.4 km / 4 miles Raqba Dhandlah 3.2 km / 2 miles Basti Buchrah6.4 km / 4 miles Qassab 3.7 km / 2.3 miles Buchara6.4 km / 4 miles Danwar3.7 km / 2.3 miles Patwali7.4 km / 4.6 miles Basti Qasab 3.7 km / 2.3 miles Basti Dhandlah 9.3 km / 5.8 miles
Patti Machhi 3.7 km / 2.3 miles Basti Dhandla 9.3 km / 5.8 miles Darkhan Mahtam 3.7 km / 2.3 miles isran 4 km / 2.5 miles
Basti Dulle 4.3 km / 2.6 miles
== Historical places ==
Harand Fort''': This fort was a route passage for Afghan-Iranian Invaders to [[Multan]] and [[India]]. It is said that [[Alexander the Great]] passed through this area on his quest to conquer the world. Antiques found in this area point to Alexander’s visit. According to local legend Alexander was inspired by the beauty of a local queen named Rukhsana and married her in Harand Fort. Locals say that the [[Unilever]] soap [[Rexona]] was named after her.== Marri ==
Marri is a hilly station in the [[Suliman Range]],situated only few kilometres from Dajal
(near the Lalgarh union council).
Marri (Urdu: مرى), is beautiful hill station in Rajanpur District, south Punjab, Pakistan.
Its altitude isapproximately 4800 ft above from sea level.
It is about 75 km (47 mi) away from Fazilpur, 116 km (72 mi) away from Jampur, 100 km (62 mi) away from Rajanpur and 116 km (72 mi) away from Mithankot.
Beautiful site and newly built Road is also seenable. Visitors can reach Marri from Fazilpur,
Hajipur,Lalgarh and Dajal Road.It is also called Tumman-Gorchani. Because Gorchani tribe living here.
Current Chief Of Gorchani tribe is Sardar Shehk Haidar Gorchani.Marri Is Bloch Word Means "Ghar" Home.
People from Dajal and nearby area go to Marri in summer season.
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